What are the vitals signs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT TEST BANK | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 100% CORRECT. As a mandatory reporter, the nurse notifies the authorities with which of the following? Suspicion of child or elder abuse/neglect. Proof of substance abuse in minors. Any bruising on a child or older adult. Proof of intimate partner violence. A A 50 year-old patient is in the intensive care unit (ICU) with septic shock. The nurse receives an order to notify the provider if the patient's mean arteria...

Identifying information on the donor form should include: - Answer- Date and time of donation Name Address Telephone # Gender Age or DOB A record of reasons for prior deferrals, if any Donors must be given educational material regarding: - Answer- Infection diseases transmitted by blood transfusion Signs and symptoms of AIDS Risks of procedure Circumstances in which infection disease testing is not performed should be given chance to ask questions Donor qualifications: pay partic...

Normal Blood Pressure - Answer- less than 120/80 Elevated Blood Pressure - Answer- 120-129/<80 Stage 1 Hypertension - Answer- 130-139/80-89 Stage 11 Hypertension - Answer- 140+/90+ Hypertensive Crisis - Answer- 180+/120+ Normal HbA1c - Answer- Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%) Hyperglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than 180 mg/dl after a meal. Hypoglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl What is insulin shock? - Answer- Extreme hy...

1. A 30-year-old climber is experiencing sever shortness of breath after reaching an elevation of 12000feet. The PT is very anxious and has rales noted to all quadrants but is otherwise healthy. He is not accustomed to high altitudes. What should you do? - ANSWER Administer oxygen while descending to a lower altitude. 2. A 26-year-old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx. 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs ...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

OB/Peds Final Exam What is antepartum? (ANS- time between conception and onset of labor What is placenta previa? (ANS- placenta implants over cervical os What are clinical manifestations of placenta previa? (ANS- -Vaginal bleeding (painless, bright red in second or third trimester, spontaneous cessation then recurrence) What is the nursing management of placenta previa? (ANS- -Monitoring of maternal-fetal status •Vaginal bleeding; pad count •Avoidance of ...

AMCA - CMA Pre-Test Questions With Correct Answers!! The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the: Select one: a. Cranial cavity b. Thoracic cavity c. Nasal cavity d. Orbital cavity - The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity (which houses the brain) The correct answer is: Cranial cavity A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: Select one: a. Felony b. Arbitration c. Misdemeanor d. Mitigation - Misdemeanors are less ...

Aquifer Peds Exam Questions With Answers All Correct A nswers What is your assessment of Tyler's feeding? Choose the single best answer. - ANSWER- The feeding history suggests a problem with Tyler's ability to feed adequately. What would you tell the mother now, in answer to her question? Choose the single best answer. - ANSWER- I am concerned that Tyler's feedings do not seem to be going well. Can I ask you a few more questions about Tyler to help us find out if there is a problem...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...